The GL-3351-M Magnetic Mount Remote Controlled Thermal Imaging Infrared Camera system with a 6 inch LCD monitor is a small thermal sensing camera mounted in a remote controlled frame that can detect heat differentials between 32°- 240° F. The remote controlled thermal imaging camera has a 1500` detecting range, a field of view that measures 35° horizonatly by 27° vertically, and can rotate 370° with a 135° tilt. It also comes in two speeds, fast and slow (turtle and hare). The infrared camera has sensor type of 320 x 240 uncooled micro bolometer.
The LCD monitor is supported by a flexible neck and can be mounted to a dashboard or a window with its suction cup base, or mounted anywhere else with simple installation. With this particular unit, the white color indicates a hot substance, whereas the black color indicates a cold subject.
The remote controlled thermal imaging infrared camera system with 6 inch LCD monitor is available with wireless or wired remote controls. The wireless versions are available with radio based handheld or dash mount remote controller. Both controller choices offer left, right, up and down motor control as well as fast and slow motor speed control. The operator can also turn the camera on and off from the controller.
The remote controlled, pan/tilt thermal imaging camera also comes equipped with an internal core heater that prevents the lens of the camera from icing up. Due to it`s high resolution camera, this thermal imaging camera can display images up to 1,500 feet in any direction that it is pointed, through fog, smoke and precipitation.
The remote control camera is magnetically mounted. The magnet is water tight and has a 100 pound grip base and is tested to 60 mph. The magnetic base is encapsulated in soft rubber to adapt to uneven vehice surfaces and prevent scratches on vehicle paint. A wrap around base seal prevents dirt from entering the base of the light.
The Remote Controlled Thermal Imaging Infrared Camera runs off 12 VDC and has a frequency of 30 hertz. It is equipped with a 16 foot, outdoor rated cord with a cigarette plug. Weather tight connector enables operators to disconnect cord at 12 inches from the light for storage or vehicle portability. Larson Electronics offers an alternative 24V DC setup for military applications. At 6.75" L x 7.25" W x 8" D and weighing only 4lbs, the thermal imaging camera can be mounted practically anywhere from cars to trailers. The thermal camera comes with various options including color and wireless/wired remote setup.
Heated objects are displayed as white hot on the LCD screen.
The picture above demonstrates a set of boxes taken from a regular digital camera.
Viewing the same set of boxes through the GL-3351-M reveals hand prints on the boxes that have been briefly touched.
How Does Thermal Imaging Work?
Thermal energy is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It makes up the upper portion of the infrared light spectrum. You cannot see thermal energy because it is emitted from objects as heat, not reflected as light. The hotter an object is, the more thermal energy it emits. Hotter objects will appear whiter on the monitor. However, all objects even inanimate ones, such as buildings, or even ice cubes, emit some form of thermal energy. Infrared thermal imaging cameras are able to capture this thermal energy and transform it into an image you can see. Objects producing less thermal energy will be a duller white, while objects generating more thermal energy (higher temperature) will produce a brighter white image.
The process by which a thermal imaging camera transforms thermal energy into visible light consists of five basic steps. These steps are:
Utilize a specially designed lens to focus the infrared radiation that is given off from all objects within the field of view of the camera lens.
Infrared detectors are then used to scan this focused radiation. The detectors create what is called a thermogram, or temperature map.
The thermogram is then translated into electric impulses.
The electric impulses are then sent to a signal-processing unit where they are translated into data. The signal-processing unit is a tiny chip that is embedded on a circuit board, which is used to translate the electric impulses into usable data.
Once translated, the signal-processing unit sends the data to the monitor where it then becomes visible to the viewer.
Since thermal imaging cameras work solely by capturing infrared radiation given off from an object, no light at all is required for the device to function. A thermal imaging camera can function optimally no matter what the surrounding lighting conditions, bright or dim.
In addition to the ability to function in a wide array of lighting conditions, thermal imaging cameras can be used to reveal aspects about ones surroundings where no visible sign of evidence exists. For example, a thermal imaging camera might reveal an area of ground that has been dug up to bury something. Another example could include an area of a wall that has been painted or repaired recently. It will appear slightly darker through a thermal imaging camera. This unique ability to detect and gather evidence that would have previously gone undetected makes thermal imaging cameras invaluable devices for law enforcement and military personnel.
Thermal imaging cameras were first designed for use by the military to help locate enemy targets. As improvements were made to the technology, these camera devices became more and more practical for commercial uses such as perimeter surveillance and other security applications. Now more than ever, thermal imaging cameras are continuing to be used on a much broader scale. There are several other applications where thermal imaging technology can be very useful. These include security and surveillance, navigation, hunting, law enforcement, and hidden object detection. Within the commercial space, manufacturing companies, petrochemical companies and utility companies use thermal imaging to inspect equipment and detect problems.
Thermal Imaging Applications
A thermal imaging camera is a reliable non contact instrument which is able to scan and visualize the temperature distribution of entire surfaces of machinery and electrical equipment quickly and accurately. Thermography programs have contributed to substantial cost savings for our customers around the world in a variety of industries. While military and security applications in low light conditions remain paramount, industries ranging from utilities to manufacturing and service companies are using thermal imaging cameras to identify issues, prevent larger problems and save money.
Detect Problem Areas Before the Real Problems Occur
In production plants, office facilities, hospitals or hotels, an infrared camera instantly makes hot spots visible on a clear thermal image. You can scan electrical cabinets and components and survey multiple wires and connections to get an instant picture of potential trouble. Detect the problem area and repair it before real problems occur. Common electrical targets are fuses, electrical panels, bolted connections and switchgear.
Utilities
For utilities, failure is not an option. That’s why infrared thermography has become the core of utility predictive maintenance programs around the world. Utilities depend on thermography to avoid costly failures in power generation, transmission and distribution as infrared cameras help find anomalies before trouble strikes and service is affected.
Manufacturing
At manufacturing facilities, thermal imaging cameras are used for inspecting a countless number of production equipment and components as well as the complete electrical power supply system. An infrared image, including accurate temperature data, provides the maintenance expert with important information about the condition of the inspected object. Inspections are done with the production process in full operation. In many cases the use of a thermal imaging camera can help optimize the production process itself.
Some examples of mechanical equipment where thermography is used:
Pumps (overheated connections, fuse problems, overloaded electrical cables, etc)
Process valves (open, closed, leakage)
Storage tanks (sludge levels)
Pipelines (check if and where there are abnormalities, for example locate build up of scale)
Motors (overheating bearings, misalignment, overheated windings)
Conveyor belts (overheated bearings)
Some examples of electrical equipment where thermography is used:
Primary power source (i.e. outdoor high voltage switchyard)
Switchgear
Transformers
Low voltage installations (i.e. breaker panels, faulty electrical outlets/wall sockets)
Fuse panels
Motor Control Centers (MCC)
Electrical cabinets
Energy Efficiency and Green Programs
To get even more out of your camera investment, you can use your infrared camera to audit energy efficiency of your plant environment, including roofing, heating and cooling systems, and building structures.
Oil and Gas
The use of infrared cameras has already become a standard practice in many oil and gas companies. It’s a proactive way to identify sources of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions and repair leaking components before it is too late. By using the most advanced VOC detection you will improve safety and productivity and minimize emissions.
Infrared cameras for the oil and gas industry are preventative maintenance solutions that help spot leaks in tanks, pipelines and facilities that will improve safety and profitability and minimize emissions with less risk of business interruption due to actions from regulatory agencies.
Thermal Imaging in Use
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The picture above shows a suv at night; picture was taken with a digital camera, no flash.
This picture shows the same suv through the 6" LCD thermal imaging screen. Notice the white from the heat that the vehicle is emitting.
In this picture, the thermal imaging is used to distinguish the difference between a car completely powered off, to a car sitting idle.
Shipping and delivery Information
Estimated delivery times range from 1 to 3 weeks, depending on your location, the product ordered and stock availability. External factors such as courier network disruptions can also impact delivery timelines. PuriLite strives to ship your purchase in the shortest possible time using industry standard courier services.
For any questions related to shipping and delivery, please call +1-647-254-9757, email us at info@purilite.ca or chat with us by clicking on the chat icon at the bottom right of this page.
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Refund Policy
Return & Refund Policy
For All non-Larson Products If you are not satisfied with a product, contact us by emailing or call 1-844-787-LITE within 30 days of receipt. A refund may be arranged excluding freight charges upon inspection. Returned merchandise must be shipped in original packaging, freight prepaid, unused, and in resalable condition, and are subject to 25% restocking fee. PuriLite inspects all returns and reserves the right to refuse credits on damaged, used or non-resalable items. Your only obligation is the freight charge and restocking fee, provided your return is complete with original packaging, all documentation, warranty cards, cables etc. PuriLite reserves the right to authorize product returns after 30 days have passed from the order date. If the product is accepted after this period, it is subject to a 25% restocking fee and credit will be issued toward future purchases only.
Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable for all returns. The customer may also be responsible for return shipping charges, insurance and shipment tracking for returned merchandise.
Once you place an order, the following products are non-returnable: custom-cut, customer built or special order items (such as matting, slings, cranes, prefab offices, buildings, mezzanines, assembled lockers and regularly stocked items such as generators, pressure washers, water and trash pumps, snow throwers, radio headsets, striping paint, line stripers, floor care machines, vacuums, custom fabric chairs, forklifts) your order is considered non-cancellable and any custom-cut, customer built or special order items purchased by you are also non-returnable. Consumable style bulbs or lamps are not returnable. There are no returns on any medical and/or sanitizing products for obvious safety reasons. This includes PPE (including masks), tests, thermometers, sprayers and UVC lighting of any kind (portable and surface).
Leased and hazardous items are also non-returnable. Contact customer service for a complete list of applicable products.
Larson product return policy Every order is tested prior to shipping. The product is tested before it is put into the shipping box, crate, pallet, etc. Larson take pictures and videos of every product for every order being shipped, and store these pictures and videos with the order number in our system. Because of the complexity of some of our products, we have a very limited return policy.
For safety reasons, we do not accept returns on any hazardous location, explosion proof or intrinsically safe products. Once these products leave the factory, we cannot be sure what happens to them. We must re-build and re-certify the units to specification to ensure that the next customer receives an item that is safe to use. This is cost prohibitive. For that reason, we do not accept returns on classified products. We do not accept returns on transformers, phase converters, or frequency converters. In order to install one of the aforementioned products, typically customers will modify the product (i.e. penetrate the housing to make connections, punch out knockouts, remove or damage tinning on lead wires during installation). Because we video test every unit before it ships to ensure the unit operates as described, we know when they leave here the units are operationally functional and meet the output voltage when supplied with the input voltage per the product specification. To be clear, we do not accept returns on these items under any circumstances for these reasons.
Products that are not addressed in the above two conditions must be returned in new, unused condition.
Below are some additional considerations:
Electrical/electronic parts are easily damaged by improper installation or testing. Because electronics are very sensitive to voltage overloads, it does not take much of a voltage spike to ruin a component. Because of this risk, all electrical products returned will undergo electrical testing and assessed a testing fee. This fee will be subtracted from the final return value.
Consumable style bulbs or lamps are not returnable.
Products that contain emergency backup components are subject to very narrow warranty terms and do not qualify for return. For customer convenience, we engage the battery pack prior to shipping all emergency backup products. Many times, particularly with hazardous location rated products, the battery packs are difficult to access and the customer generally plans to install the units shortly after receipt of the shipment. Battery backup components using older technologies (Nicad, NIMH, SLA, etc) will fail quickly if they do not maintain valid grid tie support. In other words, the batteries must receive a consistent maintained charge to perpetuate long lifespans. Battery backup products that are shelved (not installed) for periods greater than 3 weeks will likely fail and need replacement sooner. This replacement will not be covered under warranty. This can also occur is the units are installed but the grid tie option is not connected correctly. Customers can specify that they do not want the battery pack to be engaged at the time of ordering if they plan to shelve the units for long periods of time prior to installation.
There are many products on the site and not all pictures depict the exact configuration of each product. Many products are custom built and/or built on demand. In some cases, products are designed and not sold immediately and rendering may be used. In all cases, the end product is built to the specification listed and the pictures shown may be close approximations. Pictures are more likely to be close approximations with more complex products, including transformers, power distribution systems, control systems, light tower systems and other highly customizable products. In no way does the approximation validate a potential return. We always build to the specification. If customers have questions, they should ask prior to purchase to clarify.
There are no returns on any medical and/or sanitizing products for obvious safety reasons. This includes PPE (including masks), tests, thermometers, sprayers and UVC lighting of any kind (portable and surface)
Many international orders, specialty orders and other complex build orders require prepayment in advance. This prepayment represents a commitment to the order. Cancelling the order will result in a deduction from the original amount paid if any refund is available, since an investment of time and money is typically required to acquire materials and prepare the order. While not all orders in this category require prepayment, cancellation fees may apply to other build orders as well. The percentage of the deduction is at Larson’s discretion but usually ranges from 30 to 50%.
How to Return For all returns, you can email us at sales@purilite.ca. You will need the invoice number in the subject line of the email. You can use one of your preferred carriers. Please note that for freight collect shipments, you are responsible for order tracking once the freight is loaded onto the truck. In addition, PuriLite Industrial cannot assist you with filing damage claims with your carrier.
All returns must be authorized by PuriLite. A Return Authorization Number must be obtained from PuriLite Customer Service Department, and the client must provide the Invoice number at the time of the request. The following conditions must be met. Failure to do so could result in refusal of a shipment by us.
At the time of the return, goods must be a stock item with PuriLite and the returned quantity must correspond to the quantity of the original packaging
Approval and shipping destination must be obtained from PuriLite before returning goods;
Goods must be returned to the appropriate location within 10 working days after receiving the return authorization number;
The return authorization number and invoice number must be identified on the return address label;
Goods must be in their original packaging, arrive undamaged and in resalable form
All returns are to be sent prepaid;
Specially ordered goods are non returnable – these products are identified with a part number beginning with a // on quotes and invoices.
Goods damaged in transit must be signed as damaged by the receiver and carrier at the time of receipt of goods in order to request credit from PuriLite.
PuriLite reserves the right to deny any Returns or Claims if the above conditions are not met.
Orders for products affected by x-factor events such as viral outbreaks and other extreme circumstances CANNOT be returned once shipped and billed.